WHAT’S ON IN NORTH SYDNEY

Monday 22 May, 7:00PM

The Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe - Sydney Premiere

Venue: Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne

With a star studded cast of Mick Fanning, Luke Hemsworth and featuring Kelly Slater this film tells the story of a freak virus with a vaccine that may threaten surfing forever. This Sydney premiere is followed by a Q&A with directors Vaughan Blakey and Nick Pollet.

Saturday 27 May, 8:00PM

Paper Lace (pictured)

Venue: Norths Cammeray

In 1967 when singer/drummer Phil Wright got together with bass player Cliff Fish, little did they realise that by 1974 they would have sold over 30 million records with the biggest selling songs in the world of that year which included “Billy Don’t be a Hero”, “The

Night Chicago Died”, “The Black-eyed Boys”, “Hitchin’ a Ride 74”, “So What if I Am” and many more.

Wednesday 7 JuneSunday 18 June

Sydney Film Festival

Venue: Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne

It’s that time of year again and the world renowned Sydney Film Festival is back on the North Shore. This year there is a stacked line up will have your mind wondering. Documentaries about everything including climate, carnival life and a folk music icon. Watch the best of international cinema from Ireland to India and Italy.

Saturday 17 June, 2:00PM

Todd McKenny sings Peter Allen

Venue: Norths Cammeray

Fresh from his successful role in the musical Hairspray and as judge on

Dancing With the Stars – ALL STARS, Todd McKenney is back on stage and celebrating 40 years in showbiz with his smash hit show ‘Todd McKenney Sings Peter Allen’ that is guaranteed to give you plenty of laughs, along with all the great hits from Peter Allen and songs from his all-time favourite performers.

Five hot new North Sydney dining locations, continued from previous page

S’Top St Food & Coffee House

41 Oxley St, Crows Nest

Tucked in on the Oxley Street side of the North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre, you may recognise this Crows Nest cafe as Le Cafe Wraps and Rolls.

The current owners James and Mable had been working at bakeries when the previous owner of Le Cafe was looking to offload the business. After taking over management in 2020, they have opened up a second site and renamed themselves S’Top Food & Coffee House.

It wasn’t easy taking up the cafe in February 2020 with COVID restrictions setting in soon after. However Mable said they managed to keep things rolling along “We were lucky to keep busy. One thing was the construction site had a lot of workers. We also tried to do the best for our customers by looking after them with food and easy takeaway.”

Up until a few months ago, they were operating out of a small space offering food such as “traditional Vietnamese rolls, noodle soups, vermicelli noodle bowls. So we kept all the traditional food and we do some western style food like sandwiches, wraps and burgers to give more choice,” Mable said, adding that wraps and rolls are the most popular items, especially the crispy pork banh mi. In that same shop they also had juice, coffee, sweets and pastries.

“We were doing a lot of food there in a very small space as we were getting busier,” Mable told the Sun. With this in mind James noticed the shop next door had been vacant for about two years and decided the time was right to expand. The new site would specialise in drinks, from coffee, smoothies and protein shakes to fresh juices including sugar cane juice that is made fresh on site. It also has their sweets options like caramel slices, croissants and muffins. Mable says it’s still early days and they will expand their menu to include Vietnamese style coffee and more cold drinks as the weather warms up.

Meanwhile the original site still has the rolls, wraps and burgers “but now we have salads like chicken avocado and Caesar salad as well pastas.” Mable said it’s now a lot easier to offer more as every food now has its section with the rolls station and salad bar w at the original store with drinks and sweets just next door.

But perhaps the best aspect of their new shop is the upstairs seating, something they struggled with when it was just the original site. With 10 tables on the second floor, it is a peaceful escape from the street level with loads of natural light and a view of the surroundings.

It’s exciting time for S’Top with more space to do more of what they are so good at.

OHHO Gelato & Dessert Cafe

307 Military Rd, Cremorne While on a trip to Italy, Nikky stumbled upon an inspiration that would change his life.

“We went to one of these infamous gelato stores in Venice called Suso. We tried the gelato and thought that one day we wanted to open up a store if we had the opportunity.”

At the time he had been working in a government job but the gelato store opportunity eventually popped up in the form of a vacant shop front on the corner of Spofforth St and Military Rd. He decided on Cremorne after a friend recommended the suburb and site, especially considering the void in the market.

“Cremorne is a neighbourhood that already has some of the best cafes, restaurants and bars in the area. However, one thing that has been missing is a place where locals can go to enjoy high quality gelato and desserts throughout the day and night.”

The closest gelato cafe is in Neutral Bay and Nikky was keen to point out that OHHO will fit into the current marketplace and complement surrounding businesses, especially with the Orpheum Theatre across the road. When we sat down with Nikky he said “Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where people of all ages can come together and enjoy a sweet treat whether it’s on a hot summer day or a chilli winter evening.”

All of their gelato is made by specialty chef Vincent.

“He put his heart and soul into making different flavourful gelatos using traditional, artisanal methods and Australian produce.” Nicky said.

One of their best selling flavours so far has been their Mango Sorbet which is made using North Queensland produce. Biscottino is another hit which Nicky describes as a “better version” of cookies and cream.

They also have new flavours every week with Apple Pie proving to be a hit recently. They also have more traditional flavours like pistachio, macadamia, strawberry, raspberry, panna cotta and passion fruit, to name a few. All in either gelato or sorbet form.

If you aren’t in the mood for gelato, OHHO has cruffles (croissant style waffles) and crepes.

“Most importantly, one thing that Cremorne doesn’t have particularly after 3pm. Can you guess it? Coffee” he pointed out. Nicky added saying he has had many people happy to find a spot serving up brews after most cafes shut. Their red velvet hot chocolate topped with homemade cream is another unique drink offering to keep you warm this winter.